Cheetah's award

On Thursday Cheetah received an achievement award in class (these particular awards are handed out each week to children who have achieved something special that week).

And the reason for the award...

"for his 'Swift Swivels' during dance class".

This is the first time he has received an achievement award that relates to a physical activity.

I was very proud of him and can't wait to see these 'swift swivels' at the end of year concert.

Great Expectations

As previously mentioned, Cheetah is learning Clarinet at the moment & I think he has had about 4 lessons and is doing extremely well for the number of lessons - but keep that in mind... only 4 lessons.

Tonight Cheetah announced to me that his teacher has put his name down for a clarinet solo at the end of year concert.

Now this concert is no small thing, it is a huge event, held at the Civic Theatre, that only the odd numbered grades take part in because it was far too big the first year when every grade took part. Children from the other grades only take part if they make up part of the choir or orchestra. (even with only half the school it still takes about 3-4 hours).

I pointed out to Cheetah that he has had 4 lessons & doesn't he think he might want to have a bit more experience at playing the clarinet before he commits himself to a solo in front of several hundred parents, all the teachers & half the students? His reply was "It's not 'till the end of the year Mum !!!"